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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€161
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€206
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 19
15
Distance
581 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around €206 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €161.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) without transferring at least once.
G08179+
C42222+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington6:21 AM8h51Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1611One-way2 transfers- G08185+C42224+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington7:25 AM8h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1611One-way2 transfers
W33686+
W298676:52 AM7h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1721One-way1 transfer- W33762+G011672:52 PM7h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1721One-way1 transfer
- G80050+C42228+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington8:25 AM8h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:12 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1871One-way2 transfers
- W33398+G0114910:52 AM7h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:06 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€3191One-way1 transfer
- W33686+W298676:52 AM7h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1721One-way1 transfer
- W33762+G011672:52 PM7h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€1721One-way1 transfer
- W33596+G0116212:52 PM7h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€2851One-way1 transfer
- W33693+W298788:52 AM7h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:47 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€2851One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €109 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €109, while a flight costs an average of €218.
Distance: 361 miles (581 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€207 Average price | €109 Average price Cheapest | €218 Average price | €166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is €98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average €207.
A bus is €109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 6m.
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (7h 6m by train vs 7h 45m by car). Tickets start at around €207 compared to roughly €166 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with CrossCountry.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G08175+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14982 | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 2:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| W29868 | On time 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 2:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G08180+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34808 | On time 8:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| W29873 | On time 8:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h36 | 3:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 G25682+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34813 | On time 8:26 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h46 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G08186+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34813 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h12 | 4:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G01148 | On time 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h39 | 4:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G80049+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34820 | On time 10:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 5:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| W29884 | On time 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 5:46 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060+G01150 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h17 | 6:09 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
| G80055+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34824 | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 6:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G01153 | On time 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h39 | 6:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G25697+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34827 | On time 11:25 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 7:03 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80061+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34831 | On time 12:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h15 | 7:15 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80073+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14987 | On time 2:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h14 | 9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| W29909 | On time 2:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h41 | 9:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02046+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+G14988 | On time 2:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h59 | 10:29 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G01166 | On time 3:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h38 | 10:42 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C02070+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34848 | On time 4:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h32 | 11:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G80097+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+W34770 | On time 6:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 9h08 | 3:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
| G08179+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+C42222 | 6:21 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 8h51 | 3:12 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €91 but you can travel from only €62 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 361 miles (581 km) distance in 6h 32m.
Distance 361 miles (581 km) |
Average train duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €91 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 32m |
First train 5:02 AM |
Last train 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from €62. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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